He included a link to Moore’s open letter to Sean Hannity released on Wednesday, in which the candidate unequivocally stated he is not guilty of the allegations of sexual misconduct.

Hannity, who has endorsed Moore’s candidacy, called on the judge during his Tuesday night program to produce evidence of his innocence within 24 hours.

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“Are we at a stage in American politics in which false allegations can overcome a public record of 40 years, stampede the media and politicians to condemn an innocent man and potentially impact the outcome of an election of national importance?” Moore wrote Hannity in response.

“We are in the process of investigating these false allegations to determine their origin and motivation,” he added. “For instance, we have documented that the most recent accuser, Beverly Nelson, was a party in a divorce action before me in Etowah County Circuit Court in 1999.”

The former Alabama chief justice continued, “No motion was made for me to recuse. In her accusations, Nelson did not mention that I was the judge assigned to her divorce case in 1999, a matter that apparently caused her no distress at a time that was 18 years closer to the alleged assault.”

“Yet 18 years later, while talking before the cameras about the supposed assault, she seemingly could not contain her emotions.”

Hannity appeared satisfied enough not to pull his endorsement, tweeting that the people of Alabama should decide the issue.

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I lived in Alabama-love the people. THEY will sort through the issues before them and decide. Not DC, McConnell, or Commentators,THE PEOPLE! https://t.co/CuO9nwogpA

“Judge Moore has vehemently denied the allegations made against him,” they said in a statement. “He deserves to be presumed innocent of the accusations unless proven otherwise.”

The leaders added, “Alabamians will be the ultimate jury in this election–not the media or those from afar.”

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JUST IN – Alabama Republican Party statement says the party is sticking with Roy Moore. "Alabamians will be the ultimate jury in this election- not the media or those from afar."#ALSENpic.twitter.com/d8KG1GcgCN

Moore has shown no inclination to exit the race, though multiple Republican senators have called for him to step aside, including Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Arizona Sen. John McCain and South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham.

At a news conference on Thursday in Birmingham, surrounded by faith leaders supporting his candidacy, Moore said, “Many of you have recognized that this is an effort by Mitch McConnell and his cronies to steal this election from the people of Alabama. They will not stand for it.”

“I want to tell you who needs to step down, that’s Mitch McConnell,” he added, which brought cheers and loud applause from those in attendance.

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On Wednesday, Moore tweeted at McConnell, who has called him “unfit” to serve in the Senate, “Bring. It. On.”

McConnell opposed Moore’s candidacy during the primary and the Senate Leadership Fund, which is affiliated with the majority leader, spent approximately $10 million seeking to elect Sen. Luther Strange, who was appointed to the position in February. A substantial portion of those funds were spent in attack ads against Moore.

Randy DeSoto is the senior staff writer for The Western Journal. He wrote and was the assistant producer of the documentary film "I Want Your Money" about the perils of Big Government, comparing the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. Randy is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths," which addresses how leaders have appealed to beliefs found in the Declaration of Independence at defining moments in our nation's history. He has been published in several political sites and newspapers.
Randy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in political science and Regent University School of Law with a juris doctorate.

Birthplace

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Nationality

American

Honors/Awards

Graduated dean's list from West Point

Education

United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law